Flexicon MC12 User manual

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1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................ 5
2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................................................................................... 6
3. MC12 SYSTEM DESIGN............................................................................................. 6
3.1 RS485 MULTIDROP NETWORK ........................................................................................ 6
4. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................... 7
4.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION.......................................................................................... 7
4.2 CONNECTIONS MC12P .................................................................................................. 7
4.3 CONNECTIONS MC12 TABLE TOP MODEL......................................................................... 7
5. CONTROL................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 DISPLAY........................................................................................................................8
5.2 KEYPAD ........................................................................................................................9
6. PROGRAMMING....................................................................................................... 10
6.1 STARTING THE MC12................................................................................................... 10
6.2 PASSWORD PROTECTION............................................................................................. 10
6.3 PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................. 11
6.4 PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................. 11
6.5 GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMMING OF MC12.............................................. 11
6.6 LIST OF FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................... 12
6.7 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS........................................................................................ 13
6.7.1. Function 1 -Volume ............................................................................................. 13
6.7.2. Function 2 - Tube diameter ................................................................................. 13
6.7.3. Function 3 - Velocity............................................................................................ 14
6.7.4. Function 4 - Acceleration/deceleration................................................................. 14
6.7.5. Function 5 - Reversing (back suction) ................................................................. 15
6.7.6. Function 6 - Batch size........................................................................................ 15
6.7.7. Function 7 - Delay ............................................................................................... 16
6.7.8. Function 8 - Completed fills................................................................................. 16
6.7.9. Function 9 - Specific gravity................................................................................. 16
6.7.10. Function 10 - Output rate ................................................................................. 16
6.7.11.Function 11 - Accumulated volume .................................................................. 17
6.7.12. Function 12 - Maximum flow............................................................................. 17
6.7.13. Function 16 - Pumping direction....................................................................... 17
6.7.14. Function 17 - Timer 1....................................................................................... 18
6.7.15. Function 18 - Timer 2....................................................................................... 18
6.7.16. Function 19 - Timer 3....................................................................................... 18
6.7.17. Function 20- Operator number......................................................................... 19
6.7.18. Function 21 - Batch number............................................................................. 19
6.7.19. Function 22 - Start Log..................................................................................... 19
6.7.20. Function 23 - Stop Log..................................................................................... 20
6.7.21. Function 24 - Print Log..................................................................................... 20
6.7.22. Function 25 - Delete Log.................................................................................. 21
6.7.23. Function 26 - Log Status.................................................................................. 21
6.7.24. Function 29 - Print parameters......................................................................... 21
6.7.25. Function 31 - Save program............................................................................. 22
6.7.26. Function 32 - Load program............................................................................. 23
6.7.27. Function 33 - Delete program........................................................................... 23
6.7.28. Function 34 - Print programs............................................................................ 23
6.7.29. Function 35 - Free memory capacity................................................................ 24
6.7.30. Function 40 - Operating principle (Mode) ......................................................... 24

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6.7.31. Function 41 - Select filler (drive)....................................................................... 25
6.7.32. Function 42 - Set date...................................................................................... 26
6.7.33. Function 43 - Set time...................................................................................... 27
6.7.34. Function 44 – View watch................................................................................. 27
6.7.35. Function 45 - View version............................................................................... 27
6.7.36. Function 46 - Select language.......................................................................... 27
6.7.37. Function 47 - Printer set-up.............................................................................. 28
6.7.38. Function 49 - Balance set-up............................................................................ 29
6.7.39. Function 51 – Filling needle set-up................................................................... 31
6.7.40. Function 53 - Activating/Deactivating drives..................................................... 33
6.7.41. Function 58 - Set Passwords............................................................................ 33
6.7.42. Function 59 - Change access level................................................................... 34
6.7.43. Function 60 - Ext. Input Mode .......................................................................... 34
6.7.44. Function 70 – Cap. format................................................................................ 34
6.7.45. Function 71 - Flow format................................................................................. 35
6.7.46. Function 72 - Volume format............................................................................ 35
6.7.47. Function 73 - Display MC12 version................................................................. 35
6.7.48. Function 80 - Reset memory............................................................................ 35
6.7.49. Function 86 - Complete memory reset ............................................................. 35
7. DAILY USE................................................................................................................ 36
7.1 USED AS A DISPENSER................................................................................................. 36
7.2 TERMINATE DISPENSING............................................................................................... 37
7.3 CONTINUOUS RUN........................................................................................................ 37
8. CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................... 38
8.1 CALIBRATION WITH MEASURING CYLINDER..................................................................... 38
8.2 CALIBRATION WITH BALANCES ...................................................................................... 38
8.3 CALIBRATION OF GRAMS WITH BALANCE ........................................................................ 39
8.4 RECALIBRATION........................................................................................................... 40
8.5 CALIBRATION IN PARALLEL MODE .................................................................................. 40
8.6 CALIBRATION IN SERIAL MODE....................................................................................... 40
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 41
9.1 DAILY CLEANING.......................................................................................................... 41
9.1.1. Cleaning agents .................................................................................................. 41
9.2 STERILISATION ............................................................................................................ 41
9.3 MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................. 41
10. MC12P INTERFACE.................................................................................................. 42
10.1 PORT 1(ARROW 1).................................................................................................. 42
10.2 RS-232/1 (ARROW 2) RS-232/2 (ARROW 3) ..................................................... 42
10.3 EXTERNAL 1(ARROW 4)........................................................................................... 43
10.4 EXTERNAL GO (ARROW 5)....................................................................................... 43
10.5 NET (ARROW 6)....................................................................................................... 43
10.6 EXPANSION (ARROW 7)............................................................................................ 43
10.7 MAINS (ARROW 8) ................................................................................................... 43
10.8 CHANGE OF VOLTAGE ............................................................................................... 44
11. MC12 (TABLE TOP MODEL) INTERFACE............................................................... 45
11.1 MAINS (ARROW 1) ................................................................................................... 45
11.2 EXPANSION (ARROW 2)............................................................................................ 45
11.3 PORT 1(ARROW 3).................................................................................................. 45
11.4 EXTERNAL 1(ARROW 4)........................................................................................... 45
11.5 EXTERNAL GO (ARROW 5)....................................................................................... 46

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11.6 RS-232/1 (ARROW 6); RS-232/2 (ARROW 7)..................................................... 46
11.7 NET (ARROW 8)....................................................................................................... 46
11.8 CHANGE OF VOLTAGE ............................................................................................... 47
LIST OF FIGURES IN THIS MANUAL
Figure 1 – Drive Connections..................................................................................................6
Figure 2 – Switch address.......................................................................................................6
Figure 3 - Display.....................................................................................................................8
Figure 4 - Keypad....................................................................................................................9
Figure 5 – Starting MC12 -I....................................................................................................10
Figure 6 – Starting MC12 -II...................................................................................................10
Figure 7 – Starting MC12 -III..................................................................................................10
Figure 8 – List of functions ....................................................................................................12
Figure 9 – System “beeps” ....................................................................................................30
Figure 10 – Calibration with measuring cylinder....................................................................38
Figure 11 – Calibration with balances....................................................................................38
Figure 12 – Calibration of grams with balances.....................................................................39
Figure 13 – Recalibration.......................................................................................................40

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1. Declaration of conformity
We Watson-Marlow Flexicon
Frejasvej 2-6
DK-4100 Ringsted
Declare on our sole responsibility that the master controllers
Master Controller
type
Model
MC12
61-110-014
MC12 P
61-111-013
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s):
EN55022
Information technology equipment - Radio
disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement
EN61000-6-2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2:
Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments
EN61000-6-3
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3:
Generic standards - Emission standard for
residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments
According to the provisions in the Directives:
2004/108/EC
On the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
July 2012
Ringsted, Denmark
Signature:
Jørn Jeppesen, Development Manager

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2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the use of a MC12 and a MC12P.
As the 2 models differ slightly, a few sections in this manual are divided into model specific
descriptions. Unless otherwise stated the word MC12 covers both models.
3. MC12 SYSTEM DESIGN
MC12 is the main computer of the Flexicon Multi Filling System (FMFS). MC12 can not
perform filling by itself, but is developed for controlling one of Flexicons pumps for example
PD12 or PD22 series.
The MC12 uses an RS485 multidrop network to communicate with the connected drives.
The drives may also be controlled from a PC; in that case the PC communicates through an
RS485 multidrop network as specified in the Flexicon protocol.
3.1 RS485 multidrop network
Up to 16 drives may be connected to the Flexicon network. The maximum length of the
network is 500 meters.
Figure 1 – Drive Connections
The network is physically connected through special Flexicon communication cables marked
"type 3". The MC12 is connected via a cable 3 to the first drive of the system, and
subsequently the individual drives are inter-connected with a cable 3. The last drive is
provided with a terminator which terminates the network.
It is important that each drive is allocated an individual address in order that the MC12 can
identify individual drives.
Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
SW1 1 010101010101010
SW2 1 100110011001100
SW3 1 111000011110000
SW4 1 111111100000000
Figure 2 – Switch address

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The address is changed by setting a dip-switch positioned on the bottom of the drive. This
switch must only be activated when the drive is turned off at the main isolator.Addresses
from 1 to 16 may be selected, and Fig. 2 shows the different combinations.
When the MC12 is started, the whole network is initialised. The MC12 makes a global
enquiry on the network and receives feedback from the individual drives, allowing it to record
how many and which types of drives are available on the network.
When the drives have started their filling operations with their respective parameters, the
MC12 will continuously scan the network to record when the drives have completed their
tasks.
Finally all the counters are updated and the next job instruction (if any) is transmitted.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
4.1 Unpacking and inspection
After checking that all ordered items have been received, please check that they were not
damaged during transport. In case of any defects or shortcomings, please contact Watson-
Marlow FlexiconA/S or your supplier immediately.
In case of future need of spare parts for this machine, please, when ordering, indicate the
serial number stamped on the label on the bottom of the machine.
ALWAYS REMEMBER that this machine must be earthed via its main cable.
4.2 Connections MC12P
When the MC12P is mounted at the top of the trolley, all connections are via the plugs and
sockets on the side of the trolley.
Using MC12P with stand-alone drive
See section:10 MC12P INTERFACE
Using MC12P together with panel-mounted drive
See the pumps and MC12 electrical interface description in the Document Binder.
4.3 Connections MC12 table top model
See section: 11 MC12 (table top model) INTERFACE

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5. CONTROL
5.1 Display
The display of MC12 consists of 4 lines each of 40 characters.
The display is lit from the back.
The blinking cursor of the display shows where a character will occur, if a key is activated.
ENTER FUNCTION No. :
F 1: 100.00 ml.
F 3: 200 rpm
F 5: 0 REV.
X1
F 2: 8.0 TUBE
F 4: 10 ACC
F 6: 1 fills
Figure 3 - Display
The top line is the typing line and also the line, where MC12 prompts the operator.
The second last character on the top line (X) indicates the operation principle of MC12:
Individual (I), Parallel (P) and Serial (S)
The ultimate character of the top line (1) indicates the pump connected.
The three lines below are status lines which always shows the current operating parameters.
These status lines can be scrolled by pressing the Up or DownArrow of the keyboard.
When operating MC12, it is VERY important to watch the top line constantly, as any current
question or instruction will be written here.

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5.2 Keypad
The MC12 comes with a membrane-type keypad.
The keypad is sealed and flat and can be cleaned with alcohol and other detergents.
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
3
C
.
0
calib.
Y
disp.
STOPGO
pump
N
ENT
7
4
1
8
5
2
9
6
3
C
.
0
Numerical keys 0 to 9
C
YN
“C” : Cancel Delete Character to the left of the
cursor
YES key for
YES/NO
questions on
display
NO key for
YES/NO
questions on
display
Scroll the
status line
one line up
calib. disp. pump
Decimal point Activates
calibration Activates filling Activates
continuous
pumping
Scroll the
status line
one line down
ENT
GO
STOP
Enter / pressed after entering of values
typed on the keyboard. Start Button Stop Button
Figure 4 - Keypad

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6. PROGRAMMING
6.1 Starting the MC12
In the following, the sign <> will mean that the indicated key must be activated. For instance,
<ENT> means that ENTER must be pressed.
When the MC12 is connected, the main switch on the left side of the control box can be
turned on. The display will show the following:
STANDBY
Figure 5 – Starting MC12 -I
Press the <GO> key, and the display will show the following:
* MC12 V1.XX (C) Flexicon 90-XX *
PRESS GO TO CONTINUE.
DRIVE No.: 1
Figure 6 – Starting MC12 -II
Verify that all connected drives are displayed with their respective numbers.
Then press <GO> once more, and the display will show the following:
ENTER FUNCTION NO. :
F 1: 100.00 ml.
F 3: 200 rpm
F 5: 0 REV.
I1
F 2: 8.0 TUBE
F 4: 10 ACC
F 6: 1 FILLS
Figure 7 – Starting MC12 -III
The values shown in the status lines will be the above or the latest values used.
Please note – that in MC12 special versions, pressing the GO key during start up is put out
of commission. Start-up runs without pressing GO.
6.2 Password Protection
MC12 is password protected. To be able to perform the following programming procedures it
is necessary to log on as a supervisor (see function 59).
Always remember to change the password level back to user level after programming.
Remember that merely switching MC12 off/on will NOT change any selected password level!